Director of Marketing and Events

Why Us?With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.Could This Be For You?The Director of Marketing & Events is a senior leadership role within the Marketing team. Reporting directly to the CMO and based in Austin,TX, this director-level position plays a critical role in shaping how Hanger shows up in the market, to drive brand awareness, deepen partner relationships, and deliver world-class experiences that advance business objectives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, strategic leader who brings executive presence, strong commercial acumen, and a hands-on approach to delivering at scale.Your ImpactKey ResponsibilitiesEvent Strategy & LeadershipLead a cross-functional team assembled for Hanger LIVE, driving end-to-end execution through clear ownership, accountability, and leadership across workstreamsSet the overarching vision and multi-year strategy for Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit, aligned to Hanger's brand and growth objectivesLead all phases of event delivery, from strategic planning and budget ownership through to on-site execution and post-event analysisEstablish frameworks, processes, and standards that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across both event platformsPresent event strategy, performance, and recommendations to the CMO and senior leadership teamCreate and lead operating mechanisms to drive ongoing progress for Global Partners SummitCommunicationsWork with internal and external communications teams to develop and oversee integrated, multi-channel communication strategies for both events, targeting internal teams, global partners, and external audiencesChampion compelling, on-brand storytelling across all event touchpoints, from promotional campaigns and digital content to keynote messaging and partner briefingsServe as a senior communications lead for high-stakes partner and stakeholder interactions surrounding both eventsPartner EngagementServe as a senior relationship owner for Hanger's global partner network, cultivating meaningful partnerships that extend beyond individual eventsDefine and lead a partner engagement strategy that maximizes participation, satisfaction, and long-term value from both Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners SummitOversee the full partner journey from onboarding and briefings through to post-event follow-up and ongoing relationship managementLeadership & Cross-Functional CollaborationLead and develop a team of four National Events Specialists, providing strategic direction, day-to-day guidance, and ongoing coaching to drive performance an professional growthCollaborate with Marketing and Communications leaders to integrate events into broader band and product marketing strategies, ensuring events reinforce go-to-market priorities and amplify campaign impactServe as a strategic partner to the CMO, contributing to broader marketing planning and brand strategyBuild strong cross-functional relationships to ensure event programming is aligned with business needsManage and oversee external agencies, production partners, and vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes within budgetMinimum Qualifications8–12 years of progressive experience in marketing and communications with responsibility in event strategy and execution — with at least 3 years in a senior or director-level roleDemonstrated success leading large-scale, global or flagship events with significant business impactExperience operating at an executive level, including presenting to and partnering with C-suite stakeholdersBackground in B2B, enterprise, or partner-led environments strongly preferredMust have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures. Additional Success FactorsEstablishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods.Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods.Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.Our Investment in YouCompetitive Compensation Packages8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating HolidaysPTO that includes Vacation and Sick timeMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits401k Savings and Retirement PlanPaid Parental Bonding Leave for New ParentsFlexible Work Schedules and Part-time OpportunitiesGenerous Employee Referral Bonus ProgramMentorship Programs- Mentor and MenteeRelocation AssistanceVolunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFestHanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.#ERF-HRCJob Summary# Positions: 1Job Location: US-TX-AustinTelecommute: Location-Specific PositionFT/PT: Full-TimeCategory: More Key Contributors